Map: Widespread Heat for Prairies

Widespread extreme heat is ramping up the stress on Prairie crops and livestock.

Maps: Topsoil Moisture Down, Crop Stress Up in Saskatchewan

Thursday’s weekly crop report said more hot, dry weather has many producers concerned about their crops, especially in the southern and western portions of the province where conditions are the most dire.

Warm, Humid Weather Advances Manitoba Crops

Manitoba crops advanced quickly this past week amid warm, humid conditions, according to the latest weekly crop report on Tuesday.

Barley Ending Stocks Down Hard; Oats Lower Too

Agriculture Canada has slashed its 2024-25 barley ending stocks estimate from last month amid a downgrade in expected 2024 production.

Durum Production, Ending Stocks Revised Higher from June

Amid an upward revision in production, new-crop Canadian durum ending stocks could be poised to build to the highest level in four years.

Ag Canada Lowers Old-, New-Crop Canola Ending Stocks Estimates

A major increase in the export forecast has tightened the old-crop canola ending stocks forecast, while new-crop stocks have been lowered as well, despite a higher production estimate.

Syngenta announces Cool Farm Tool integration in Cropwise™ Sustainability

Alberta Crops Under Stress but Still in Above Average Condition

High temperatures and a lack of rain turned up the stress on Alberta crops this past week, although condition ratings are still above average.

Ontario Winter Wheat Harvest About One-Quarter Complete; Rain Hampers Fieldwork

More rain has hampered the Ontario winter wheat harvest, with some areas receiving upwards of four inches of rain earlier this week, according to the latest field observations from Grain Farmers of Ontario.

Producers to be Compensated for Unpaid Grain Deliveries to Zeghers Seed

Farmers who were not paid for grain delivered to Zeghers Seed Inc will receive over $1.2 million in compensation, the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) said Thursday.

Parts of Saskatchewan Drying Out; Crops Starting to Suffer

A week of warmer weather and reduced rainfall has accelerated Saskatchewan crop development, although crop damage from overly dry conditions is being reported in parts of the province.

IGC Raises 2024-25 World Grains Production Estimate

The International Grains Council has boosted its estimate of 2024-25 world grains output amid improving yield prospects in some countries, including Canada and the US.

Map: Heavy Rain Wallops Ontario Amid Winter Wheat Harvest

Just days after the remnants of Hurricane Beryl dropped heavy rain, large portions of the province were walloped again Monday by a torrential downpour that broke records and caused flooding in some areas. That was followed...